CITY OF OSWEGO
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
Property Owner’s Name________________________________________________
Date Submitted to City Office____________________________________________
Approved on________ day of ________________________, 20_________________.
Denied on________ day of____________________________, 20__________________.
Have the following permit application(s) been attached and fees paid? (If applicable)
o Private Sewer Permit__________(septic systems)
o Sanitary Sewer Permit_________(New homes, businesses or service line)
o Water Service Permit _________ (New homes, businesses or service line)
ZONING DISTRICT TYPE_______________________________________________
Will any zoning action be required before approval of this application?_______________
Is this project located within a designated floodplain within the city
limits?_________________________________________________________________
If yes, you will need to fill out the Kansas Flood plain permit.
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION IN
THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING!!
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT
The City of Oswego has adopted and incorporated by reference, for the purpose of
establishing rules and regulations for the construction, alteration, removal, demolition,
equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures, the
International Building Code, 2000 Edition, as recommended by the International
Conference of Building Officials, such code being made as a part of the ordinances and
code of the city as if the same had been set out in full herein, all as authorized and in the
manner prescribed by K.S.A. 12-3009 through 12-3012 including any amendments
thereto. A copy is available at the office of the City Clerk, 703 Fifth Street and is
available to the public at all reasonable hours of business. The City of Oswego does not
inspect construction work. It is up to the individual applying for a permit or the
contractor to ensure these codes are followed.
Determination of the building permit shall be made within ten (10) days of receipt of a
fully completed application or within such further period as may be agreed to by the
applicant. No construction shall begin until set-backs have been reviewed by the
City Superintendent, or his designated agent, with the property owner or owner’s
agent. Set-backs must be marked by the property owner or owner’s agent prior to the
review.
The property owner or owner’s agent must arrange for the City Superintendent to be on
site the day footings are to be dug, to ensure set-backs are met and no changes have been
made to the submitted plan.
NO BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL ZONING
REQUIREMENTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1107 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO
HAVE BEEN MET.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM – IF YOU ARE DOING
NEW CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS ON YOUR HOME, BE SURE
TO ASK ABOUT THIS PROGRAM. IT CAN SAVE ON YOUR PROPERTY TAX
IF YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS! THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT
ELIGIBLE FOR THE NRP: CORRELL, DOUGHTERY, RIVERVIEW AND
WOODCLIFFE. BEFORE YOU BEGIN BUILDING OR MAKING
IMPROVEMENTS, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE CITY TO VERIFY THAT
YOUR PROPERTY IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE NRP.
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Water Conservation Plan adopted on June 14, 2010 requires all new homes or
renovations of existing homes to install the toilets that use 1.6 gallons per flush or
less and low flow showerheads that use 2.5 gallons per minute or less.
PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT: Every application for a building permit shall
include at least the following:
1. A plat or similar drawing showing the precise location and dimensions of such land as
recorded by the County. Prior to construction on the property that has never been platted
within the city limits, it may be necessary to plat the property before a building permit
can be issued.
2. A plot plan drawn to scale, showing the exact set-backs from the property
boundaries, showing the location of the property in relation to street names and direction
the property lies, the ground area, dimensions of all present and/or proposed structures on
the land, drives and parking lots, and such other information as may be required by the
Building Inspector for the proper enforcement of these regulations. If this property has
not been surveyed and lot lines are unknown a survey of the property may be required in
determining setbacks. This would be the responsibility of the property owner. (See
Exhibit A)
ALL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN MANUFACTURED HOMES MUST MEET THE
FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Minimum of 960 sq. ft. main floor living area, excluding attached garage or porch with longest
exterior dimensions not more than 2 ½ times the shortest exterior dimension. Minimum width not
less than 24 feet.
Roof shall be double pitched with minimum vertical rise of 2.2” for each 12” of horizontal run,
covered with material that is residential appearance (wood, asphalt, composition or fiberglass
shingles, but excluding corrugated aluminum, corrugated fiberglass, or corrugated metal roofing
material). Roof shall have a minimum eave projection or overhang of 10”on at least 2 sides with
may include a 4” gutter.
Exterior siding shall be made of non-reflective material customarily used on site-built dwellings,
such as wood, composition or simulated wood, clapboards, conventional vinyl or metal lap siding,
brick, stucco or similar material, but excluding smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic
panels. Siding material to extend below the top of exterior foundation or curtain wall and joint
shall be flashed.
Home to be installed in accordance with recommended installation procedures of manufacturer.
Running gear, tongue, axles and wheels shall be removed from the unit at time of installation. A
continuous, permanent masonry foundation of permanent masonry piers wit masonry curtain wall,
unpierced except for required ventilation access, shall be installed under the perimeter of the
home.
Any site built addition to the home or detached accessory building shall comply with all applicable
city ordinances.
Home must be oriented on the lot so that its long axis is parallel with the street. A perpendicular
or diagonal placement may be permitted if there is a building addition or substantial landscaping
so that the narrow dimension of the home as so modified and facing the street, is no less than 50
percent of the unit’s long dimension.
Home must have been constructed after July 1, 1976
Lot must be landscaped to ensure compatibly with surrounding properties.
Please have a representative of the company you purchase your residential design manufactured
home sign ensuring the home will meet all applicable standards as set out above.
_______________________________________Company Representative
PERIOD OF VALIDITY: A building permit shall become null and void six months after the
date on which it is issued unless within such six-month period grading, construction, building,
moving, remodeling or reconstruction of a structure is commenced or a use is commenced and
construction is completed within a reasonable time frame.
Items 1 through 10 MUST be completed before a permit will be issued, and
item 11 if it is applicable.
Service Address_________________________________________________________________
1. Legal Description (may be obtained from tax statement or obtain from Lab. Co. Register
of Deeds ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
2. Owner Name, Address and phone____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. Contractor Name and Address (if applicable)___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
4. Building to be used for (explain in detail)_______________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
5. Type of Work New_____Addition_____Repair_____Remove_____
6. Removal – Have all utilities been disconnected by the utility company?______________
7. Has the utility company signed off on the disconnection?__________________________
Water___ Sewer___ Gas___ Electric___ Telephone___ Cable___
8. Description of work in completed detail________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
9. Valuation of Work $_______________________________________________________
10. Expected Date work will commence__________________________________________
11. Expected Date of completion________________________________________________
12. Please note any of the following, which may be applicable to your application and
provide the required information as stated.
a. Will this structure be located within a fire zone? If so, what materials will be used for
walls, floors, ceilings, roofs and foundations?
b. Will a culvert or cement driveway be installed? If so, please provide detailed
information of the work to be done on the attached sketch.
c. Are water and sewer service currently available? If not, have the appropriate
applications been approved?
d. Will any home occupations be conducted at this address?
e. Will any signs be erected at this address?
f.
Will any off-street parking and loading be required?
g. Will a fence be erected? (Fence regulations are available, please request if
applicable)
h. Will there be a basement constructed as part of this project? If so, a check valve is
required on any sewer connections from the basement.
13. Moving of Structures
(Refer to Chapter 4, Article 5 of City Code)
a. Date and Time structure will be moved
b. Route to be taken
c. Have the necessary utility companies been contacted about lowering any lines?
d. What utility lines will be involved?
e. What date will lines be moved?
I hereby certify that I have read, examined and completed all applicable
information of this application and know the same to be true and correct. All
provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work will be complied with
whether specified here in or not. The granting of a permit does not presume to give
authority to violate or cancel the provision of any other state or local law regulations
construction often performance of construction. I understand that any violation of
the zoning regulations of the City of Oswego may result in fines for each offense
committed.
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of contractor or authorized agent
(Date)
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Owner (if owner is builder)
(Date)
NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING A
BUILDING PERMIT.
CHECKLIST
Be sure all information is included as part of this application.
Is detailed map with the following info attached?
Dimensions of proposed structure_____
Setbacks from proposed structure to property lines on all sides_____
Is plot drawn to scale_____
Location is noted on drawing_____
Size of lot is shown on drawing_____
Drives, parking lots, fences, sidewalks, and culverts are shown_____
Complete legal description_____
Utilities needed and approximate date needed_____
Soil report (for private sanitary sewer, if applicable)_____
Permits for utilities, if applicable_____
Is permit signed_____
To be filled out by city personnel
SPECIAL REQUESTS
Zoning
Appeal
Conditional Use Permit
Required
Received
_______ _______ ___________
_______ _______ ___________
_______ _______ ___________
Not Required
Minimum yard sizes shall be as stated for each district.
Rural District (R)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 25 feet
Side Yard: 8 feet
Rear Yard: 10 feet
Low Density Residential District (RL)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 25 feet
Side Yard: 8 feet
Rear Yard: 10 feet
Medium Density Residential District (RM)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 25 feet
Side Yard: 8 feet
Rear Yard: 20 feet
General Commercial District (GC)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 20 feet
Side Yard: 10 feet
Rear Yard: 10 feet
Industrial District (I)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 25 feet
Side Yard: 10 feet
Rear Yard: 25 feet
Non-Retail Commercial District (CO)
Yard Regulations: Front Yard: 25 feet
Side Yard: 8 feet
Rear Yard: 10 feet
REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE
1.
Has the building been inspected for asbestos?
(Copy of report is required for approval of removing a structure.)
2.
All materials except permitted salvageable materials must be taken to a KDHE
approved landfill. What landfill will materials be taken to?
3.
All utilities must be totally disconnected from any service line by the utility
company serving the structure. Each utility company must sign off on this
application that the service has been disconnected to their satisfaction.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
City (water & sewer) __________
Sewer must be capped and approved by city superintendent.
Electric
Gas
Telephone
Cable
4.
Any wells, cisterns, etc. must be capped to the city superintendent’s approval. Is
there a well or cistern on site?
5.
Once removal begins, it should be completed in a timely manner, normally 60
days, however, weather will be considered as a factor. There must be good
cause for delays. If removal is not completed in a timely manner, it may result
in a dangerous structure removal procedure. What is the expected time frame in
which the structure shall be removed?